Raymond George Bunney
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 15 Jan 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 24 Dec 2006, aged 92 |
| Place of Death | Greenwood, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 27 Years, 6 months |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kununoppin, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Archibald Bunney |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 45501 |
| Date of Enlistment | 7 Aug 1941 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 111 Air Sea Rescue Flight RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Wilson street, Kununoppin, labourer; Ray had worked for the Road, Health and Vermin Board, Kununoppin - Trayning for 6 years
War Service
AASC for 3 months No W32924 A Section AASC Supply Column
7 Aug 1941 No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF Pearce 25 Aug 1941 No. 5 School of Technical Training RAAF 28 Aug to 10 Nov 41 No 107 Trainee Tech Fitter Course Perth 18 Nov 41 No. 1 Engineering School RAAF 30 Nov 41 - 27 Feb 1942 No 94Flight Riggers Course Ascot Vale 5 Mar 1942 to No. 2 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF Archerfield 26 Apr 1942 No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF 1 Jun 1942 promoted LAC Western Junction, Tasmania 25 Aug 1942 No. 1 Engineering School RAAF 27 Aug 1942 - 28 Oct 1942 Fitter IIA Conversion Course - AC 1 Ascot vale 2 Nov 1942 No. 1 Aircraft Depot RAAF Laverton 13 Jun 1944 No. 2 Personnel Depot RAAF 4 Sep 1944 No. 1 Aircraft Depot RAAF 1 Feb 1943 promoted LAC 22 Jan 1945 No. 2 Personnel Depot RAAF 19 Feb 1943 1 RPP 15 Jun 1944 - 15 Jun - 28 Aug 1944 Successfully completed No 28A Junior NCOs Course (Distinguished pass 9 Apr 1945 10 R & SU 15 Nov 1945 No. 111 Air Sea Rescue Flight RAAF 4 Dec 1945 1 RPP 7 Feb 1946 5 PD
Overseas 9 Apr 1945 to 12 Dec 1945 (4 Jan 1946) Ray was discharged on 7 Feb 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1972 at Kununoppin, labourer; 1977 - 1980 at 6 Erskine place, City Beach; Ray married Elizabeth Hilary Crawford ?? and the had two children.
Notes
Military records use "Bunny", Electoral Roll, and burial records "Bunney".